Psychology of Functional Loss

Question 1

5 stages of gried

Answer 1

Denial 
Anger
Bargaining
Depression
Acceptance

Question 2

4 different coping strategies

Answer 2

Problem focused
Emotional focused
Adaptive
Maladaptive

Question 3

Problem focused coping strategy

Answer 3

Active, direct tackling of the situation that is causing the stress
Analyze the situation, work harder, apply, talk to people who can help

Question 4

Emotion focused coping strategy

Answer 4

Manages feelings of distress, rather than the actual problem situation
Ex: brooding, imagining, avoidance/denial, blame, complaining/venting

Question 5

5 predictors of vulnerability

Answer 5

Previous psychiatric disorder (including substance abuse)
Family history or psychiatric disorder
Chronic pain and fatigue (associated with depression)
History of fragmentation
Recent loss of relationship

Question 6

Adjustment disorder

Answer 6

Develops within 3 months of the stressful event
Symptoms of marked emotional distress anxiety, being unable to cope with life or plan ahead
Can have insomnia and physical stress symptoms
Interferes with social functioning and performance of daily activities

Question 7

5 mental health disorders that can result from loss

Answer 7

Adjustment disorder
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Substance abuse

Question 8

When is suicide most likely to occur after SCI

Answer 8

5-6 years after injury

Question 9

6 components to positive adjustment

Answer 9

Personal strength
Life meaning
Positive attitude
Engagement with life
Social supports
Availability of resources